1896
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jeanne Hading is a 1896 ink by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman’s face turned slightly away, her hair loose and messy. The lines are quick and rough, like the artist dashed it off fast. Her collar is visible but not detailed—just a few strokes. The loose, sketchy style is key here. It’s not polished, which makes it feel more real and alive. This artist often worked this way, focusing on mood over perfection. Next, check out lithography—the printing method used here. It’s how this sketch got made.
Comte Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Montfa (24 November 1864 – 9 September 1901), known as Toulouse-Lautrec (French: ), was a French painter, printmaker, draughtsman, caricaturist, and illustrator.
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